It's here!!!!! I'm talking about September. Some schools are starting after Labor Day but lots have already begun. We can count this as a new beginning for better health for the rest of the year.

If you are new here, we are a great bunch of "losers" who would love you to join us. We'll give you lots of support, ideas and fun times. We also have a weigh-in thread & photo thread.

All you hear about down here is Hurricane Katrina. Here in Houston, we are overwhelmed with refugees. Our old Astrodome will now lodge those thousands who were stuck in the Superdome. It's such a tragedy.

This month, let's refocus our weigh loss efforts. I started off good with my Nov. goal. Now, I'm stuck in a rut. That's why I'm trying like everything to get back to exercising. That has to help.
How is everyone else doing?????????

Tammy, this is your first week back at school. Please tell us what's happening.
Erin, are you doing the Wendy Plan?
Amy, is your little one okay with going to pre-K?
Sis, when does your dd go back to school? Did y'all see that nutritionist?
Susan, how is that new girl fitting into the group?
Mimi, Are you doing anymore painting in your house? I thought I was finished but think I'll paint a bookshelf I'm going to put in my newly painted room. Always something else to do.
Jody, have you moved yet? Give us an update.
Maureen, did that new job come through?

I hope I haven't left anyone out. If I have, please, please forgive me.
It's so hot here. I don't want to heat up the kitchen in the evenings by cooking. Anyone have any "cool" supper ideas?

Tina

I just had a painter in today to do the outside windows, and the stairwell to the basement, no ladders for this Fchick. .
I too am refocusing my goal (under 200) August (July, and June) I pretty much goofed around at it and gained. I want to reach my goal by the end of the year, and I WILL do it.
The devestation in the south is mind numbing. I was saying a prayer for all you southern ladies.

Hi all. We've been keeping an eye on the tragedy with the hurricane. My class and I have talked about it each day.

School has been ok except at dismissal time. We told the administration that we didn't think the bus thing was going to work. Well, we were right. The bus riders were supposed to be dismissed at 3:25. A bit of a problem when the buses aren't there until between 3:45 and 3:55. Teachers are allowed to leave at 3:35, so we've stayed past our contractual day. I know it doesn't sound like much, and I'd still be there anyway working in the room, but it's hard to do when you still have over 1/2 the class there. Today was better. All the buses except one were by 3:35. Hopefully next week will be better.

I now have 27 students. New boy today from the MH room. He had been going to one of the other 4th grade rooms, but that teacher went to the principal and whined because he had 3 special needs kids in his room. I had 2, but those were only for speech. Well, I now have that little boy. That teacher now has 25 in his room. I only have Shane in my room from 1:15-3:00 for Social Studies, Science, and art/music/PE.
It kind of irritates me about the other teacher doing that. He's taught 4th grade for years, and I'm the rookie. Oh well. At least with 27, I shouldn't get any new ones since I have the most now.

I slept for almost 2 hours tonight, and I don't have anything done for school. I'm off to do that. Maybe I can get on here over the weekend. We also have to finish the paperwork for all of Tim's senior stuff (cap, gown, tassel, announcements, etc.) Wow!

Wow, Tammy - very busy! That's a huge class load. I can't imagine having that many!

Mimi - I love what a fresh coat of paint can do for a house -especially when someone else comes over and does it! I started painting my kitchen, living room, hallway, and laundry room in July. I am almost done. It's taking me forever, because of the baby.

Tina - You're going to get out of that rut. Food does not have to have control over you!!! September is going to be your month, right!?!!

I am doing fairly well - I lost 1.6 pounds. I had hoped for more - but, this will do. :c)
I can't wait to see what next week holds - I should be at 10 pounds, for sure.

I'm scared to start the Wendie plan. Tomorrow should be my super high day, if I start it. I am scared I will make bad choices, and eat trigger foods that will cause me to sprial out of control. In other words, I dont' want to start living for those super high days, nor do I want to use them as an excuse to continue a bad habit.

Any advice?!

Like in Houston, we too in San Antonio are seeing the effect of Katrina. Yesterday morning my(and Susan's) Dad was rushed to the hospital for a drop in his blood sugar. He is ok and should be released this morning after a night of observation. But at the hospital they didn't have a bed for him because they were in "Disaster Mode" and the ErR people were camped out.
Buses are coming in all day and we are expecting about 25,000 - 30,000 more by Sunday.

It makes you count your blessings!

Well my school ordeal with my preschool is much better. Each day is getting better and he loves it once he gets there and comes out just a talk'n about it.

Amy and Susan, we all hope your dad is doing okaY and will continue that way.

The situation is so sad. I really don't have the words to describe the horror I see (well, that we all see) - everyday when we turn on the news. I can't imagine how it must be for those of you who are either IN this situation, or very close to it.

I made it through my first Super high day - and, I'm trying NOT to feel guilty. I did have a few cookies, but other than that, I did not indulge in foods that would make me binge. I spent my extra points on dinner. I had an extra helping of Greek salad, and I had some garlic bread. I counted up the total points I would use on the Wendie Plan, and I still would not use all my allowance points. So, I think I did the right thing.

We'll see! Tomorrow is a regular day - 26 points - and using allowance points isn't allowed tomorrow. IT has to be a 'low' day.

Erin; I tried that Wendie plan a few weeks in this last year, It worked ok but I just found I was so hungry the days after the high days that it was very hard to control my eating. I did find that I was looking forward to those high days too much. It worked better for me when there was a special day or celebration for another reason rather than a "high" points day, like a birthday or holiday.

Hi all,
I know nothing about the Wendie Plan. 'Guess I should look it up.

Yes, the situation in Lousiana, Mississippi and Alabama are deplorable. It has been so infuriating that supplies were not sent in sooner. It could've been done!!!!!!!!!
Our church has started feeding those staying in nearby motels/hotels who are running out of money. We are even being allowed now to shelter 150 people. That doesn't sound like many but every little bit helps some.

I've been so good OP all week. I'm so psyched that I don't even want to indulge. That's a good thing since this is my mother's 89th birthday and I've ordered a big cake for tonight's celebration.

How is everyone doing????? It has been a pretty quiet week what with the end of summer and the beginning of school for others.
Any big plans for Labor Day?
Mimi & Maureen, do you have the equivalent of the US Labor Day?

Erin, I think I could handle the size of my class if the classroom was larger. It is the smallest classroom in the building. Just my luck, right? It sounds like you did well on the Wendie plan high day.

Amy and Susan, we're praying for your dad. Keep us posted.

Tina, I would like a piece of that cake right now. I ate a mini-cinnamon raisin bagel for breakfast. After Tim returns from running errands, we'll try to think of something for lunch. He works tonight, so Bob and I will be on our own for supper. I'm thinking chicken or steak (grilled) with a nice salad.

Mimi, I think I'd be the same way with the high point day on the Wendie plan. You know, live to eat type of thing?

Tina, 150 people is a start. If everyone would be able to help like that, it would make a difference. I was so upset when I heard that people were shooting others. I can't imagine the stress that everyone is feeling down there. At the football game last night they were collecting $$ to send to help out. I think by the end of the night they had almost $2000. Doesn't sound like much, but I live in a very small town. Our population is right around 2,000.

Hi Friends,

Thanks for all the well wishes for our darling Daddy. He spent 2 nights in the hospital and was released on Friday. He is doing fine now. He scared us all!

Life at school has been exciting. My other new girl came on Tuesday. There is some jealous with my other youngin. She had a very hard day on Friday and didn't want to be away from me. It's almost like separation anxiety. Then the new one had a couple of outbursts. Let's just say I was glad it was the last day of the week.

The Dallas area is also getting hurricane victims. It's just horrible to see all of the destruction. I don't think New Orleans will ever be the same.

I am making a major step that I wasn't sure I would be able to do for a while. A month or so ago, my husband suggested that it was time we do something with all of Seamus' things. I told him I wasn't ready yet. Watching the hurricane victims, it has made me do alot of thinking. Yesterday, I was watching the news and some of the first busses were arriving in Houston. The first person off was a mother with her infant. I teared up. Last night, my husband said "what do you think about taking some of the big stuff down and donating it to the hurricane victims?" I got teary eyed and said "I think it's the perfect thing to do" I will be writing a note and placing it on everything we take saying it is "A Gift from Heaven, In Memory of Our Angel Baby." I think he will be pleased!!!

I hope everyone is doing well. I plan to be posting more than I have this past week. It's been a hard one for me.

What a beautiful and fitting thing to do, auntie. So wonderful. I can't imagine how hard that must be. You have alot of courage.

Good evening,
(I'm not getting notified of posts. Grrrr....)

Susan, I agree that what you and Pat are doing is wonderful and courageous. The clothes will be so welcome to those who've lost everything. Sorry you had such a stressful week with "the girls." Maybe they'll settle down.

Tammy, the amount of that donation is remarkable and will be well spent. If people would realize that just $1 can make a difference, it would be great.

Where are our other regulars??????? How about new members??!!!

Everyone have a good day tomorrow.

Susan, I think that's wonderful what you are doing. I know how hard it must be, but think of how much good it will do someone. Take care.

I am skipping church again. I'm getting bad. This morning I have cramps, and I'm planning to take some Tylenol and go back to bed with the heating pad. Shouldn't I be done having those some day??????????????????

I need to go to school sometime and work on lesson plans. We have to do ours on-line, and the template I used last year won't work because of all of the changes. I have to come up with something new. Wish we could just do it on paper. The computer makes me nervous. lol

Hi all. I hope everyone is doing well. I haven't been online as much as I'd like between work and my hubby already being on the computer.
Amy, & Susan your dad is in my prayers as are all the people of NOLA. May God be with them.
Tina congrats on being OP all week. That's great!
Mimi, I also tried the Wendi Plan. It does work but I'm like you the high days made it too hard for me to control overeating after that. I did it but I felt guilty for overeating too. LOL. I eventually just went back to regular points.
Oh yea, I just read that MI is taking some of the hurricane victims up here. Thats good. They sound like they have a pretty good plan for housing them for at least the next 6 months.
Susan, I think that was a beautiful thing for you to do with Seamus's things. I can imagine how difficult that was but such a wonderful gesture. You are awsome. Take care.
Tammy that donation was great. I'm sure all donations no matter what the size are so important, and as you said your town is only 2000 people so thats a really good donation.
I did pretty good this week by walking 1.5 miles at least 2 times and being fairly well OP. I am finally starting to lose again. I think my dh and I will probably try to wlk again today.
Hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Labor Day. Take care..........Sis